Leeds United news: Patrick Bamford may suffer injury issues ‘forever’ after Rob Price reveal – expert
Alan Hutton fears Patrick Bamford could struggle with foot problems for the rest of his career after another injury setback at Leeds United.
The former Scotland defender, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, revealed many professionals have suffered throughout their playing days with the same problem the 28-year-old has.
As confirmed on Sunday (27 March), Bamford has ruptured his plantar fascia and faces at least six weeks on the sidelines.
Leeds’ head of medicine Rob Price revealed the striker has been playing with a plantar fascia tear for “the last 12 months”.
He stated such injuries are “notoriously difficult” to manage but that he is “confident” Bamford will make a “full recovery”.
However, Hutton insisted this could be an issue that plagues the Leeds star for the rest of his playing days.
“I’ve known a lot of players that have struggled with plantar fascia injuries over their career,” Hutton told Football Insider’s Russell Edge.
“It’s one of those niggly ones that it’s forever if you don’t sort it out early. For me, I would like to see him take his time with it and get it right. I know he’s been desperate to get back to playing.
“Especially in the position that Leeds are in at this moment, they need him. He’s done his best to try and get back.
“But if this is constantly affecting him and his play, take the time and get it right now. Because if you don’t and you keep rushing back, it becomes a problem throughout your whole career.
“It’s one of those ones that is constantly sore when you’re playing. I’ve come across a lot of players that have had it and they’re always complaining that you can never get it right.
“So I think now is the key time to take your time with it. Make sure you’re 100 per cent and then come back fresh for the new season. They have to really be careful with things like this.”
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